Corporate events have multitudes of things to consider. As an event planner, it’s critical to keep track of your event progress and development. The following is a checklist to help you identify all of the details to consider for your next event.

____Objective

Why are you holding an event? You want to m
ake certain there is a clear reason — a fundraising event with a clear financial goal behind it, a new product launch to share with customers — without a defined objective, your event will be a costly effort without the power to attract attendees or further yo
ur mission.

____Budget

Budget management is essential for a successful corporate event. It will help you think and plan ahead, re-think and adjust your plan
s. It also helps you prepare for any unforeseen mishaps.

____Venue

Identify your budget, number of attendees and the type of event (formal, high-tech, etc.) to help identify the appropriate venue.
To ensure you have the venue and date you want, book the venue 6 months in advance to have it set in stone.

____Signage

Is there on-site signage at your event? Keep in mind not every venue has signage to announce or showcase your event. Ensure you have the necessary signage to promote your event or client.

____Food

Is food provided at the venue or do you have to get it catered? How much? Appetizers or full meal? The answers to these questions is often dictated by two things — the number of people you are inviting and your budget.

____Décor, Lighting, Flowers, Staging

Last, but perhaps most typically forgotten is the actual look and feel of your event. You’ve got your performances, audio/visual, photographer, event venue and more – but have you remembered the actual look and feel you want to present your event with?

What are some additional items you add to your corporate event planning checklist? Venue One North Shore would be happy to help develop a unique, tailored checklist for your next corporate event.

By: Venue One North Shore

Venue One North Shore is the only all-inclusive meeting and event center of its kind in the Chicago suburbs. The venue offers 85,000 square feet of customizable event and meeting space. The venue space is ideal for corporate functions, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, galas, experiential marketing events and a wide variety of other social and corporate events. Venue One North Shore was imagined and designed by Chicago’s leading event professionals at Event Creative, a full-service event design, and production agency with the ability to design, fabricate and execute any size event, branded environment or tour.

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